MyLesen to be implemented in every state from April

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will begin implementing the MyLesen programme in every state from April, to enable more people to have motorcycle licences, reports Bernama.

The programme will introduce the Driver’s Education Curriculum – this would provide a clearer and more objective new first stage test that’s based on a different syllabus than before.

“JPJ will work with driving schools to implement the programme for three months in the states. Each state will conduct a MyLesen programme pilot project,” JPJ director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said, adding there are currently around 3.35 million people aged 16 and up nationwide who did not possess a driving licence of any kind.

Apart from MyLesen, JPJ will also launch the Kadet JPJ programme in schools from April, to educate the younger generation on road safety.

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

What the meaning of “Rempit” ?
Is it all Motorcyclist we called “Rempit” ?
Some Motorcyclist just ride their motorcycle to Office or Cari Rezeki called “Rempit” ?
Is it Ah so, Ah pek, Atuk, Nenek motorcylist called “Rempit”.

Please don’t just simply -tive judge the people with rubbish comment. Maybe you are very smart enough, matured,too rich, Style, have a big car but polish your word and brain. Please respect each others.

Is it all motorcyclist called “Rempit” ?
Some motorcyclist ride their motorcycle to the office everyday called “Rempit” ?
Is it Ah So, Ah Pek, Atuk, Nenek where ride their motorcycle called “Rempit” ?
What the meaning of “Rempit” actually mr.Nice guy?

Please don’t simply -tive judge for all motorcyclist. Maybe you are Smart enough, Matured, Rich Family, Got big Car, Etc but all of this NOT in your word or your brain. RESPECT EACH OTHERS!

JPJ must revamp their old-school procedures during the test. Some of the dated procedures like must use hands to indicate intention to start riding or to enter or to exit junctions & must park with twin-clutches are no more practical nowadays as there are not many 60s scooters of which are not equipped with electronic signals and only built with twin-clutches are left on our roads now.

It is also important to emphasize on the riding in the correct lane as one of the most collisions involving motorcycles are because of wrongly riding in the opposite lane including to exit or to enter junctions.

mysikap should add all drivers should have B2 licence. That is a better way to educate driver to drive their care more carefully. They shall learn about the wind resistance which endured by the motorcyclists when a car passing them.

I agree with you 100%. Many times i see a car driver that drives without any concern for the motorcyclists. Just yesterday i saw a person driving a myvi and was tailgating a motorcyclist on the leftmost lane. That guys was literally driving mere inches from the motorcyclist. Does he not know how much a danger that he poses to that biker? A slightest bump would send the biker flying to his death.

I have also seen cases where a car driver changes lane without even looking at his surrounding. Many times ive seen a biker has to do an evasive maneuver just to avoid these drivers.

Also one more thing, please don’t be offended when a motorcycles horns at you during a traffic jam or while turning. The purpose they do that is to make them self present to you. It is just a gesture to say that ‘hey dude, please realize that im here!’

Please, car drivers, put yourself in the biker shoes and be more alert to your surrounding. There are a lot of accidents where the cause is due to the ignorant drivers. A motorcyclist life is just as valuable as a car driver’s life. Please be sensible and share the road so that it is safer for all bikers.

There is a different from a honk to let you know you are there and honking continuously to ask people to let you pass. Courtesy?

Motorcyclist do not own the space between 2 cars. Its makes it impossible to merge into slow moving traffic with motorcyclist zooming in between lane of traffic (people can’t see you coming as well). Try and merge in and block that space and see how many angry motorcyclist you’d piss off.

As with most Malaysians, I have been a motorcyclist myself both here and abroad. While there are many safe and courteous motorcyclist wanting to just get where they need to be, there are a lot of black apples especially the younger riders.

How many drivers will tell you that they had their side mirrors hit by motorcyclist?

Instead of telling drivers to be careful of motorcyclist, I think the prime responsibility of one’s safety lies with oneself.

If motorcyclist feel their life is dangerous, then drive properly PLS! Some motorcyclists like to pass through the “gaps” when the driver is halfway of doing parking or reverse from parking, don’t they know that driver only able to look at part of the rear view? Why can’t the motorcyclist pass by after the car is finished parking? Don’t they know that is dangerous? Don’t they know that there is a possibly that the car drivers do not notice them “pop out” suddenly and accidentally crash them? If motorcyclists feel that their life is invaluable, PLEASE DRIVE PROPERLY WITH SOME LEVEL OF ENDURANCE!
I really appreciated those who wait until the car is finished parking, because they know to protect their life and understand the limitation of a car driver.

I travel on the highway frequently. There are some motorcyclists who like to stay (follow) behind a vehicle particularly a bus / lorry. Which I have no idea why that he (because most of the time that I encounter its a he) would want to do that. Mostly those who do it are those who ride kapcai / rxz and such.

There are also motorcyclists who zip pass through lanes especially on the right lane (3 lane) when traffic is moderate. It is dangerous as cars are usually travelling between 60 – 80 or 80 – 110 km/h (depending on traffic). And chances of vehicles changing lanes are higher. This scenario are usually seen on some highways for example AKLEH, PLUS highway / NKVE.

Talking about being aware of traffic, aren’t motorcycles allowed to use the main road at Federal Highway? If I recall another highway (guthrie or latar) also don’t allow motorcycles to use it on certain times of the day.

At times, a few kapcais (mat rempit in the making?) would ride dangerously on the highway even with heavy traffic. Saw it a couple of times on the PLUS highway.

I pity motorcyclist that at times have to use the emergency lane (though by law it is illegal) to travel on the highway. I understand they have no choice but to use the emergency lane because lorry and buses will be using the left lane which is somewhat dangerous for them especially on certain times. If few heavy vehicles they would usually stay on the left lane.

By the end of the day, its a two way communication. Blaming motorcyclists and blaming larger vehicle owners will be a never ending battle.

Oh yea, Typical third world mentality.. In your equation.. Bikers = Snatch thief / rempit.. There’s the poor and low income students that needs this.. And I being a student is also riding a decent bike to college.. Ignorant sods

i think it is a good initiative, in addition give “L” licence for 5 years instead of 2 years(for example), if caught merempit, extent to few year more with parole. 16 years old still need better education and can be change.

Before JPJ release the licence, I hope that JPJ will educate the motorcyclists to drive properly at their lane, not to cut queue as they like without concerning to other road user, and not to “swinging” left and right like nobody using the road.

Fully agreed. However, same can be said for drivers. They (we) need to be educated that motorcyclist are legit users of the road as well.

Like it or not, we should always watch out for bikes whenever we change lanes, signal few seconds earlier before turning, and if you live in a place with a lot of bikes, always assume a bike is in your blind spot.

A lot of accident can be avoided if only we have more patience and less rage.

JPJ thinks they are doing the general public a HUGE favor but they are actually burdening those driving academies and business proprietors. Like what they did with that silly new system MySikap. Gosh !@

Motorcycle by right should not be travelling in the main road where cars, lorry, trucks are travelling.. It’s very dangerous for them as the wind and pressure generated from these big sized vehicle could make the motor lose traction. There should be a designated motor lane in every single road we have in the city.. Motorcyclist caught not travelling in the motor lane should be severely punish!! And before you educate them how to ride/drive, teach them how their motor/car works 1st as that would be the fundamental knowledge where one must know what u’re riding/driving!!

After 2 accidents with motorcycles in my 10 years of driving, 1 being my fault and the other being the rider’s, let me say that after the collision, people don’t care about who’s fault it was, the bottom line is that other motorcyclists will help the downed rider, other car drivers won’t give a rats arse about you. At that time you’d realize what a mess it is and wished you payed more attention to these fellas zipping in and out of lanes. Nevermind who’s right or wrong, but somehow the car owner winds up on the losing end between the 2. Remember that if you want to ‘hidup senang’ just be a little more alert so you can avoid an inconvenient situation.

In the many rights worth fighting for, my right of way on the road is not one I’d inconvenience myself too much trying to uphold. Safe to say I have learnt MyLesen…….. X P

As someone who drives over 500-750km total weekly on Putrajaya, NKVE and to melacca I can say for sure that it is often the case where the motorcyclists are seriously ASKING for it when they are on the roads.

Maneuvers that often put THEMSELVES at risk, honking repeatedly to shove you out of the way or just downright thinking that they have the right to tailgate you on the highway (A motor’s brakes are FAR less efficient as a car so don’t bloody risk it!)

In stark contrast however, riders of superbikes/large ones are surprisingly the best mannered of the bunch lmao. You’d think with all that power to weight ratio they’d act like arseholes on the road and yet…their polite demeanor on the road are truly EXEMPLARY. (Yes, in some cases they are even better than car drivers)

Perhaps getting superbike owners to replace the instructors for motorcyclists would be a good idea?

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